Opinion
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Addressing the gender imbalance in Gulf construction
Lack of support seen as most common issue for women in the industry. Addressing the gender imbalance within the GCC construction industry has...
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Egypt’s New Suez Canal, and the machines essential for development
Waterway project shows the importance of machines in transforming economies. The New Suez Canal project featured in this month’s issue of Construction...
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UAE fuel deregulation a game-changer for vehicles industry
Higher prices will put more emphasis on buying efficient petrol vehicles. The decision by the UAE’s Ministry of Energy to remove subsidies...
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The case for building a UAE construction law
Why the industry needs to be governed by specific legislation. The revelation that construction disputes in the Middle East saw an 88% rise...
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Time to batten down the hatches for profitability
It’s likely that government spending on construction projects will drop. As any longstanding business in the Gulf knows, longevity in these markets...
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Why local manufacturing is good for fleet buyers
Local assembly companies can be more responsive to market demands. Last month, UAE-based heavy equipment manufacturer Bion Industrial launched three new tippers,...
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A healthy approach to Gulf hospital design
Gone are the days when hospitals are bland, identikit, featureless concrete blocks. According to various industry reports, the GCC’s healthcare market is projected...
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Qatar needs to do more to address World Cup worker conditions
Underlying issues of labour regulation still need to be tackled. There is an inevitable pattern leading up to a major sporting event....
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Airbag recall to have big impact on Takata
Brand has suffered inestimable damage because of the scale of recalls. Safety and service recalls are a fact of life for the...
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Automechanika roars back to Dubai
Show offers fleet managers chance to survey after-market products. Dubai is certainly one of the most international cities in the world, and...
